Now the sambal… oh, the sambal. It instantly reminded both of us of Village Park’s version: sweet from slow-cooked onions, smoky from the chillies, but with a spicier kick. If you’re used to sambal ...

Their dispute was resolved within minutes at a revenue camp organised under the fortnight-long Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Sambal Pakhwada, held between June 24 and July 9.